The coefficient of linear expansion of crystal in one direction is ${\alpha _1}$ and that in every direction perpendicular to it is ${\alpha _2}$. The coefficient of cubical expansion is

  • A

    ${\alpha _1} + {\alpha _2}$

  • B

    $2{\alpha _1} + {\alpha _2}$

  • C

    ${\alpha _1} + 2{\alpha _2}$

  • D

    None of these

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